SARA M. HERRING
Senior Director Of Supply Chain
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven supply chain executive with 20+ years of leadership experience in global operations, inventory management, and strategic planning. Proven success in driving enterprise-wide improvements, implementing SIOP/S&OP processes, and mentoring Six Sigma professionals. Known for building high-performing teams, improving operational efficiency, and supporting business growth through data-driven decision-making and Lean methodologies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Director, Supply Chain & Customer Service – EPP & Automotives
Milliken & Company
Spartanburg, South Carolina
12.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Global diversified manufacturing company
- Lead global supply chain strategy for $500M+ businesses across 17 sites
- Manage 40+ professionals in planning, logistics, and customer operations
- Drive S&OP for $1B+ division; champion process improvement and talent development
- Support corporate Green Belt and Black Belt certification efforts
- Global diversified manufacturing company
Director, Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)
Milliken & Company
Spartanburg, SC
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Global diversified manufacturing company
- Designed and implemented division-wide SIOP process
- Developed statistical demand forecasting models to improve accuracy
- Trained cross-functional teams in demand/supply planning and financial reconciliation
- Global diversified manufacturing company
Director, Supply Chain & Customer Service – EPP & Nonwovens
Milliken & Company
Spartanburg, SC
12.2018 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: Global diversified manufacturing company
- Managed production control for $350M global operations
- Led team of 18 across supply chain and admin support
- Exceeded goals in delivery, inventory turns, and revenue growth
- Global diversified manufacturing company
Director, Supply Chain & Customer Service – EPP & Emerging Businesses
Milliken & Company
Spartanburg, South Carolina
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Global diversified manufacturing company
- Oversaw supply chain operations for $250M+ business
- Drove strategic initiatives and supported large-scale systems implementations
- Global diversified manufacturing company
Business Supply Chain Manager (Multiple Businesses)
Milliken & Company
Spartanburg, SC
10.2011 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Global diversified manufacturing company
- Led planning for complex product portfolio across 7 sites
- Mentored Green Belt professionals and co-developed internal Master Black Belt training
- Global diversified manufacturing company
Lean Resource Consultant / Master Black Belt – Performance Products Division
Milliken & Company
Spartanburg, SC
04.2011 - 10.2011
- Company Overview: Global diversified manufacturing company
- Achieved Master Black Belt certification
- Mentored DMAIC projects contributing to significant savings (77% Lean savings increase, 36% inventory improvement)
- Global diversified manufacturing company
Process Improvement Leader & Senior Production Leader
Milliken & Company
Greenville, SC
01.2000 - 04.2011
- Company Overview: Global diversified manufacturing company
- Led engineering and operations teams through Lean transformations
- Delivered $1M+ in savings through DMAIC projects
- Supported global equipment commissioning and operational excellence initiatives
- Global diversified manufacturing company
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering concentration)
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 08.1996 - 05.2000
Master Black Belt - Six Sigma
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 08.2009 - 05.2010
South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program - Leadership
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 08.2024 - 05.2025
Skills
- Global Supply Chain Strategy
- SIOP/S&OP Leadership
- Inventory Management & Optimization
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
- Change Management
- Talent Development & Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborative leadership
Organizational development
Stakeholder relations
Team management
Certification
Master Black Belt, Six Sigma
Timeline
South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program - Leadership
University of South Carolina
08.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Director, Supply Chain & Customer Service – EPP & Automotives
Milliken & Company
12.2022 - Current
Director, Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)
Milliken & Company
11.2020 - 12.2022
Director, Supply Chain & Customer Service – EPP & Nonwovens
Milliken & Company
12.2018 - 11.2020
Director, Supply Chain & Customer Service – EPP & Emerging Businesses
Milliken & Company
05.2017 - 12.2018
Business Supply Chain Manager (Multiple Businesses)
Milliken & Company
10.2011 - 05.2017
Lean Resource Consultant / Master Black Belt – Performance Products Division
Milliken & Company
04.2011 - 10.2011
Master Black Belt - Six Sigma
North Carolina State University
08.2009 - 05.2010
Process Improvement Leader & Senior Production Leader
Milliken & Company
01.2000 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering concentration)
University of Tennessee
08.1996 - 05.2000
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